Adrianna was a girl whom society did not deem conventionally beautiful. A noticeable scar stretched across her face, running from her nose to her lips. This unfortunate circumstance led to discrimination and a lack of friendship in her life. Nevertheless, she managed to maintain a happy and cheerful disposition, largely due to the presence of her boyfriend, Gray. However, her pleasant fairy-tale existence was abruptly shattered when she discovered Gray's infidelity. Overwhelmed by devastation and embarrassment, Adrianna made the decision to flee her home country, the USA, seeking solace in Korea. After a period of five years, Adrianna returned, transformed into a stunning and empowered woman who was barely recognizable. Determined to exact revenge and teach her ex-boyfriend a lesson, she encountered the highly regarded billionaire Raymond, whom she had shared a one-night stand with several months prior. As she stood there, processing her own emotions, Raymond approached her, his crimson lips delivering tempting words as he pressed her against the wall. "Marry me," he demanded, "and you shall never suffer again."
Adrianna hummed softly to herself as she brushed her long, dark hair, a smile illuminating her face. The reflection in the mirror revealed a dark, ugly scar that marred her face, extending from her nose to her lips. Despite this, her smile remained radiant, her cheeks blushing like a ripe tomato as she reminisced about the passionate kiss she shared with her boyfriend, Gray, just moments before he hurriedly left her house, claiming to attend to something important.
Adrianna cleared her throat, pinching her right cheek and pouting playfully at her reflection. "Anna! What's gotten into you? Get a grip!" she scolded herself, dropping the brush onto her makeup table.
But then, she remembered that Gray hadn't eaten since the night before. Exhaustion and hunger surely plagued him now. "Oh, Adrianna, why are you so thoughtless? You claim to love him, yet you can't even take care of him," she chastised herself, slapping her face with her palms and sporting a small pout.
Sitting down on her chair, she placed her fingers under her jaw, lost in thought as she pondered on what to do. She couldn't help but worry for Gray. She knew him well enough to understand that he disliked surprise visits. In fact, they had previously argued about this matter. The woman next door, who overheard their argument, speculated that Gray might be cheating on Adrianna, hence his aversion to her unexpected visits.
Adrianna couldn't bring herself to believe it. She knew Gray would never betray her, regardless of the circumstances. He had even professed his love for her when she believed herself to be ugly. Her appearance was so repulsive that it could make an eye socket pop out or fall off, yet he still loved her.
After mulling it over for a few minutes, Adrianna decided to visit Gray with some food. Perhaps seeing his favorite delicacy, lovingly prepared by her, would soften his heart and make him forget their disagreement. She knew Gray to be a kind and gentle person, not only towards her but to others as well.
With a half-smile plastered on her face, she entered her small kitchen to prepare Gray's favorite meal.
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Adrianna inhaled deeply, reveling in the delicious aroma that filled her nostrils and revived her senses. But no matter how much she yearned to partake in the meal, she had made it solely for Gray.
Humming her tune once again, she placed the food safely in a bag before making her way to the door with determined steps. After unlocking it, she stepped outside and closed the door behind her.
Adrianna bit her lower lip, placing her hand on her chest. Restlessness washed over her, her bones tingling with a sense of foreboding. Never before had she felt such unease, even in the face of people's disapproving gazes, as if she were a demon.
She took a deep breath, followed by a slow exhale, attempting to calm her racing heart. "You can do this, Adrianna. I believe in you," she muttered, bolstering her confidence.
Perhaps she was scared of how Gray would react when he saw her in his mansion today. Thankfully, his mansion was only a short eight-minute walk from her own. Approaching the massive dark gate, she tapped her knuckles against it, patiently waiting for John, the security guard, to open it for her.
Tapping her feet nervously on the floor, she felt a mixture of nervousness and something else she couldn't quite place-fear. The gate creaked open, snapping her out of her thoughts. She turned to face John, dressed in his blue security uniform, who greeted her with a smile before allowing her entry.
"Is your boss here?" Adrianna asked, taking in the beautiful and well-kept surroundings.
"Yes, he is, Miss Adrianna," John replied politely, and Adrianna gave a small bow before stepping into the mansion.
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Adrianna ascended the elegant glass staircase leading to Gray's room. Standing before his door, she prepared to knock when something froze her in place. Her eyes widened in shock, her ears assaulted by loud, harsh moans echoing from within his room.
As she stood there, immobilized, the cacophony only grew louder. But what pierced her heart and sliced into her chest was the realization that the source of the moans was her beloved boyfriend, Gray. Tears welled up in her eyes, blurring her vision like a fountain of despair.
Adrianna couldn't contain herself any longer. She burst into the room, shocking Gray and the woman he was intimate with, halting their activities. "No... No, please continue. Go on, f**k her. Why did you stop?" she said mockingly yet painfully, her hurt impossible to conceal. Clasping her hands together, she stared at them.
How could she have been so blind? It wasn't the fact that he slept with someone that pained her, but rather the realization that the woman he had been with was her stepsister. This was the same woman who had driven a wedge between Adrianna and her own mother, causing their separation.
Valentina has been chosen as the wife of The Butcher, the most feared man in the Rossi mafia. Despite having the options of any woman, he specifically chose her, even after being overlooked by Thomas Rossi's son due to her broken and damaged state. Giovanni Romano, a ruthless individual, has gone through life training to become a ruthless killing machine after witnessing the death of his family. He pledged loyalty to Rossi and desires Valentina more than anything. He saved her life and now offers her an opportunity to flourish. Valentina never anticipated falling for her husband. Although he instills fear and poses a significant danger, being near him ignites a passionate flame within her. In his presence, she feels whole and never wishes to be without him. Now the responsibility falls on Giovanni to protect his wife during crucial moments, or he risks losing the only woman he has ever truly loved.
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
There was only one man in Raegan's heart, and it was Mitchel. In the second year of her marriage to him, she got pregnant. Raegan's joy knew no bounds. But before she could break the news to her husband, he served her divorce papers because he wanted to marry his first love. After an accident, Raegan lay in the pool of her own blood and called out to Mitchel for help. Unfortunately, he left with his first love in his arms. Raegan escaped death by the whiskers. Afterward, she decided to get her life back on track. Her name was everywhere years later. Mitchel became very uncomfortable. For some reason, he began to miss her. His heart ached when he saw her all smiles with another man. He crashed her wedding and fell to his knees while she was at the altar. With bloodshot eyes, he queried, "I thought you said your love for me is unbreakable? How come you are getting married to someone else? Come back to me!"
Elin spent twenty years deeply loving her husband, finally marrying him just as she'd always dreamed. But reality shattered her illusions—he wasn't the man she believed. Instead, he callously destroyed her family, crushing her heart beyond repair. At her lowest point, Ruben, equally betrayed that night, approached her steadily. "Marry me, Elin. I'll help you take revenge." Yet, after their wedding, she quickly discovered he was dangerously unpredictable. "I made a mistake. Let's divorce..." Ruben slid his arm possessively around her waist, whispering a chilling promise, "Only in death."
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"
After being kicked out of her home, Harlee learned she wasn't the biological daughter of her family. Rumors had it that her impoverished biological family favored sons and planned to profit from her return. Unexpectedly, her real father was a zillionaire, catapulting her into immense wealth and making her the most cherished member of the family. While they anticipated her disgrace, Harlee secretly held design patents worth billions. Celebrated for her brilliance, she was invited to mentor in a national astronomy group, drew interest from wealthy suitors, and caught the eye of a mysterious figure, ascending to legendary status.